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§ 5–1203

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Fam. Law § 5-1203 (2026)
Title 5. Children
Subtitle 12. Integration of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Treatment Services

§ 5–1203Copy Citation

At an adjudicatory hearing on a petition for a child in need of assistance, if a local department requests substance abuse assessment and testing for a parent, a juvenile court shall order the assessment and testing unless the juvenile court finds compelling reasons not to order the assessment and testing and provides the reasons in writing.